
- Hackers didn’t need Paddy Power and Betfair users’ passwords to start building targeted scams using personal betting activity
- Even without card details, stolen emails and IPs can power highly convincing fraud attempts
- Gamblers are now prime targets for phishing messages tailored to their habits
A major data breach affecting up to 800,000 users of two popular online betting platforms has raised concerns about phishing risks and the role of artificial intelligence in exploiting exposed personal data.